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Evaluating Neighborhoods: 4 Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Home

June 29, 2016 by Robby Oakes

From finding the right agent to discovering the home you can truly feel comfortable in, there are a variety of things involved in the home buying process. However, it’s important not to get caught up in the home and ignore altogether the community you’ll be living in. If you’re planning a move to a new neighborhood, here are some things you should look into before putting in an offer.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Evaluating Neighborhoods, Home Buyer Tips, Purchasing A Home

3 Things to Consider Before Buying a Vacation Home Abroad

June 28, 2016 by Robby Oakes

The call of fancy vacation locations and the additional earnings that can come along with this type of home may appeal to many homebuyers, but a lot of time and money can go into maintaining a second property. If you’re currently considering a vacation home for your own use or as a potential investment, here are a few factors to consider before jumping into the fray of a long distance home.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Buying Homes Abroad, Home Mortgage Tips, Vacation Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 27, 2016

June 27, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news was dominated by Great Britain’s vote to withdraw from the European Union. New and Existing Home Sales were released along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Brexit, Homes Sales, Mortgage Rates

How to Differentiate Your Home from the Neighbors for a Faster Sale

June 24, 2016 by Robby Oakes

When it comes to selling your home, there can be a lot of options on the market, and nothing is quite so competitive as having your house listed right alongside the home of your neighbor. If you’re struggling with how to highlight your home to potential homebuyers, here are some things you can do to ensure it gets the attention it deserves.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Faster Home Sale Tips, Home Seller Tips, Selling Your Home

What Young Buyers Want: 4 Home Must-haves When Selling to Millennials

June 23, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Many millennials are set to flood the real estate market in the coming years to invest in a home of their own, but what is it that this group of young people is looking for in their property? From sizeable kitchens to a sustainable ethos, here are some of the things that will likely appeal to millennials searching for an ideal place of their own to settle.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Home Selling, Millennial Home Buyers

3 Tips for Planning Your Monthly Mortgage Payment

June 22, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Once you’ve purchased a home and decided on a move in date, it may seem like a lot of the hard stuff is over, but you still have one of the most important things relating to such a large purchase to think about: the payments! If you’re looking for a few tips on ways to approach your monthly payment, the following will steer you in the right direction so you can broach your mortgage schedule successfully.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Monthly Mortgage Payment, Mortgage Planning

Ready to Be a Landlord? Important Considerations Before Renting Your Home

June 21, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’re going away on an extended vacation or considering downsizing into a smaller place, the popularity of websites like Airbnb has led many people to believe that there’s a lot of money in home rental. However, before putting your home on the market, it’s important to be aware of some of the factors that go into having a rental property. It may seem like extra money, but it’s the small details that can make it a more complicated process.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Becoming A Landlord, Home Mortgage Tips, Landlord Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Mortgage rates fell after Federal Reserve policymakers decided not to raise the Fed’s target federal funds rate. The Federal Open Market Committee cited ongoing concerns over global financial and economic developments and slow jobs growth as factors in its decision not to raise rates. Fed Chair Janet Yellen emphasized the committee’s decision-making process is not predetermined and said that ongoing review of current and developing news is significant to monetary policy decisions.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

Mortgage Fraud: 3 Common Scams to Avoid

June 17, 2016 by Robby Oakes

There are many ins and outs involved in securing a mortgage lender, and as a result there are many offers and options out there which are only around to take advantage of prospective homebuyers. If you’re on the lookout for a home and are trying to wade through all the details successfully, here are some things you may want to be aware of.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Fraud, Mortgage Scams

Fed Monetary Policy: No Rate Increase in June

June 16, 2016 by Robby Oakes

According to its post-meeting statement issued Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve voted not to increase its target federal funds rate. The target federal funds rate will remain at 0.250 to 0.50 percent.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Fed Policy, Rate Hikes

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